Live Timecode Notes vs IFB Inventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Live Timecode Notes
Streamline note-taking for film and live events with timecode synchronization. Organize notes with custom tags, quick buttons, and export them for post-production workflows or spreadsheets. Collaborate with teams in real-time.
- Timecode synchronization
- Customizable tags and groups
- Predefined quick comment buttons
- Real-time online collaboration
- Export notes as PDF, CSV, or timeline markers
- Project transfer and cloud backup
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Take timecode-related notes to the next level. Designed for iOS, this app was developed in collaboration with film industry professionals to create the most productive and easy-to-use tool. With customizable tags, predefined buttons, and universal colors, this app is designed to speed up the note-taking process during live events or studio recording. Notes can later be exported as PDF or CSV file to create spreadsheets. Or they can be exported as timeline markers for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and other post-production applications. Key features: - Create custom projects for each event or day of shooting - Create custom tags and organize them into groups - Create quick comment buttons for instant notes with predefined values - Create or join online sessions and comment together with your team - Set timecode to match your frame rate (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30, 48, 50, 59.94 NDF, 59.94 DF, 60) - Sync Timecode by using the device camera. Film any display with SMPTE timecode and the project and device will be synced to that time. - Set timecode to another time zone to comment on remote video stream - Connect your device to an external clock or timecode generate (for example Tentacle Sync E or Ambient Lockit) - Export notes as document such as PDF or CSV to generate spreadsheets - Export notes as timeline markers for film editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer - Export notes as titles for Apple Final Cut Pro X - Export notes as captions / subtitles for use as overlay in any NLE - Export notes as OTRN (Open Timecode-Related Notes) - Merge notes into ALE files into the corresponding takes - Transfer projects to other devices - Import projects from other devices. - Backup projects to the EditingTools.io cloud with one click. - Review notes with filter functions for text, timecode, and tags. We have also added two demo projects to make it easier to get started with the tools and try them out. We are very open to feedback and want to hear your ideas on how to improve the app. Thank you to everyone who has supported our app development over the years. It is a truly international project. If you have any feedback, feature improvements or translations, please let us know. The app comes with a free plan that allows the creation of 3 free projects and up to 5 buttons and 10 tags per project. The subscription plan offers an unlimited number of projects, tags, and buttons, and also unlocks all export options. Subscriptions help us cover the cost of developing this application. Please consider supporting us if you like this app. We build this app with security in mind, which means no data is shared with any third party and everything is stored and processed locally unless you choose to share the files over iOS. Data processing is local, secure and confidential and can also be used for critical projects and events. If you have any questions or feature requests, please contact our support team. We are happy to assist you!
IFB Inventory
This app helps film and broadcast crews manage communication equipment on set. It allows for easy tracking of devices, assignment to team members, and provides a clear overview of gear status, availability, and history.
- Color-coded gear status overview
- Fast check-in/check-out
- Timestamped history
- Offline functionality
- iCloud syncing
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Film sets, broadcast crews, and live productions rely on communication equipment. IFB Inventory makes it easy to track your devices, assign them to team members, and know exactly what’s available, in use, or lost/damaged — right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. • Clear, color-coded overview of gear status • Faster check-in/check-out on busy sets • Reliable history with timestamps • Works offline and syncs later via iCloud
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Live Timecode Notes at Free against IFB Inventory's $8.99. Live Timecode Notes also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). IFB Inventory's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Live Timecode Notes is free to download; IFB Inventory costs $8.99 up front. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. IFB Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.
IFB Inventory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Timecode Notes has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Live Timecode Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, IFB Inventory weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Live Timecode Notes | IFB Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EditingTools.io | Sam Kashefi |
In-app purchases
Live Timecode Notes
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$249.99
IFB Inventory
No in-app purchases
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